The from volcanic erruptions cause major catastrophe to living things in and around the region.

harmful gases

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The correct option is A harmful gases
Volcanoes spew hot, dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock that are powerfully destructive. The most common cause of death from a volcano is suffocation due to harmful gases and ash clouds. Volcanic eruptions can result in additional threats to health, such as floods, land slides, power outages, drinking water contamination, and wildfires.

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